We at Ms., along with feminists nationwide, were forced to dump our celebratory Korbel down the toilet last week when HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius threw women under the bus reversed […]
Author: Mimi Seldner
Don’t Ms.: Vigils for the Unemployed, Girls Rock and More!
Canada: Events are taking place across the country as part of a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The day marks the 22nd anniversary of the misogynist […]
Feminist Turkey Talk
This year, GLAAD is running an #AwkwardThanksgiving campaign with the catchphrase “I’m letting Aunt Betty feel awkward this Thanksgiving.” GLAAD’s website urges you, if you feel comfortable, to discuss your […]
Don’t Ms.: Women March on Zuccotti Park, Londoners Take Back the Night, and More!
On Thanksgiving week, we typically look forward to events that involve food. And sales. And hopefully sales on food. However, this year, Black Friday shares a date with a nobler […]
We Heart: T-Shirts for Smart Girls
While getting J.C. Penny to stop selling shirts reading “Too pretty to do homework, so my brother has to do it for me” felt like only a partial victory due […]
The Occupy Crackdown: Feminist Open Thread
Today is a crucial day for the Occupy movement. Last night, the Occupy Wall Street encampment was evicted under orders from Mayor Bloomberg, and many protesters were arrested upon returning […]
NEWS BRIEF: Only 50 Percent of U.S. First-Time Mothers Receive Paid Leave
A new Census Bureau report shows that, from 2001-2008, the percentage of first-time mothers receiving paid leave before and after childbirth leveled off at a mere 50 percent. As usual, […]
No Comment: PETA Doesn’t Want You to Wear Your Own Hair, Either
Many of the issues we deal with here at Ms. are very cut-and-dry. Legislation to let a woman die on the hospital floor? Anti. The female orgasm (and woman-positive sex […]
In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness, Dress Up for Halloween as Your Favorite Victim or Abuser!
In an ironic twist of fate, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Why ironic? Because October also plays host to Hall-O-We-Find-All-Injustices-Against-Women-Hilarious, as manifested in costumes like this. And this. […]
Police Action Ends Afghan MP’s Hunger Strike
The 12-day hunger strike of Afghan parliament member Simin Barakzai ended yesterday when Afghan police reportedly dismantled her encampment outside the presidential building in Kabul. Barakzai began a fast-to-the-death to […]